When it comes to humane bug control, the best offense is a good defense. Learn tips to get bugs out of your living space humanely, without hurting a fly.

Do you have bugs in your house and want to get them out humanely? You can! Even if insects can be scary to a lot of us, they’re probably unaware that they’re trespassing and don’t deserve to be squished. It’s important to remember to have empathy for even the smallest among us and to teach those around us kindness with our actions. Here are some humane bug control tips for redirecting insects away from your place without harming them:

1. How to Prevent Bugs From Coming In

The first step to keeping bugs out of your house is not giving them a reason to enter it. Keep all dishes washed, take trash out frequently, and make sure that unrefrigerated companion-animal food is tightly sealed and put away when your animal companion isn’t eating. Keep countertops wiped down with a vinegar-and-water solution, and sweep, mop, and vacuum regularly. All this will help reduce the number of times that you need to do the rest of the actions on this list.

2. How to Remove Large Bugs

Spiders, centipedes, and, yes, cockroaches can seem frightening when you come upon them. But the truth is that they don’t know who you are or that they’re in your space, and they’re probably more afraid of the tall figure hovering over them than you are of them. An easy way to remove them is by using a cup and a sheet of paper. Place the cup over them, gently slide the piece of paper under the cup, and then release them outside.

Another way to remove them is with PETA’s Humane Bug Catcher. With this device, you can put a little more space between you and the bugs when picking them up and putting them outside. See how to use it here:

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